O’Loughlin signs final contract

Wigan Warriors forward Sean O’Loughlin has signed a contract extension for the 2020 season.

The club have confirmed this will be his last year at the club, as the 36-year-old will retire from the game.

Since making his debut for his hometown club in 2001, he was made captain of his hometown club, and led tehem to four Super League titles, two Challenge Cups and a World Club Challenge.

O’Loughlin told the club website: “I’m really pleased to have come to an agreement with the Club for my final season. I’ve made no secret of my desire to finish my playing career as a one-club man and I’m looking forward to pulling on the Cherry and White jersey once again this season.

“This won’t be a year-long lap of honour for me, as there’s an extremely strong and competitive Super League season on the horizon that we have to prepare for. My focus in solely on helping contribute to the team in 2020.”